Definitions

preserved

[pri-zurvd] / prɪˈzɜrvd /

ADJECTIVE

dried

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dehydrated dry

STRONG

desiccated

ADJECTIVE

observed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

remembered

STRONG

celebrated consecrated esteemed honored kept memorialized minded recalled regarded respected reverenced sanctified solemnized venerated worshiped

Antonyms

STRONG

dishonored

WEAK

abandoned desecrated forgotten unnoticed unperceived unseen

ADJECTIVE

protected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

covered guaranteed guarded secured sheltered

STRONG

camouflaged cherished defended disguised ensconced fostered harbored safeguarded shaded

WEAK

cared for immune safe

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exposed

WEAK

insecure susceptible unprotected unsheltered vulnerable weak

ADJECTIVE

safe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intact protected secure

STRONG

okay snug

WEAK

cherished free from danger guarded home free impervious impregnable in safety inviolable invulnerable maintained out of danger out of harm's way safe and sound safeguarded sheltered shielded sitting pretty tended unassailable undamaged under lock and key under one's wing unharmed unhurt uninjured unmolested unscathed unthreatened vindicated watched

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insecure unprotected

WEAK

dangerous exposed harmful incautious poisonous risky unguarded unsafe unthoughtful vulnerable

ADJECTIVE

saved

Synonyms

STRONGEST

freed released rescued

STRONG

conserved cured defended guarded healed maintained protected reclaimed regenerated safeguarded salvaged secure

WEAK

safe unthreatened

Antonyms

STRONG

insecure unprotected

WEAK

lost destroyed ruined spent squandered wasted

ADJECTIVE

smoked

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cured dried

WEAK

kippered

ADJECTIVE

whole

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mature safe

STRONG

good mint solid sound

WEAK

complete completed developed faultless flawless in good order in one piece intact inviolate plenary replete ship-shape thorough together undamaged unharmed unhurt unimpaired uninjured unmarred unmutilated unscathed untouched without a scratch

Antonyms

STRONG

incomplete unreliable

WEAK

broken deficient fractional hurt impaired imperfect insufficient part partial sick unhealthy

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The new investment would mean the craft would be preserved, they added.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But Bosniak officials argue that the high representative's discretionary authority should be preserved.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The team analyzed mitochondrial genomes from preserved crocodiles belonging to the genus Crocodylus, including rare samples from the Seychelles population that vanished roughly 200 years ago.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

That rapid release effectively preserved the enhanced superconducting properties, allowing the material to remain stable even after returning to normal pressure conditions.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

At the time, the journal preserved her dignity: she might look and behave like and live the life of a trainee nurse, but she was really an important writer in disguise.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

preserved

Example Sentences

Related Words